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When to start taking prenatel vitamins...?

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I was perscribed prenatel vitamins 6 months ago when I found out I was pregnant through my practioner - I unfortunatly miscarried BUT I'm pregnant again. I went to the doctor (GYN) for my "confirmation" test and blood work and they didn't even mention prenatel vitamins. I have a appt with the OB Nurse in 6 weeks (Making me 12 weeks by then) Is it normal to see an OB Nurse for the first time that far long into pregnancy? And should I start taking over the counter vitamins?

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Take a home pregnancy test like Fact Plus one week after your missed period. If you get a positive result, take Prenatal vitamins right away that is not past expiration date. A good brand is Spring Valley. Alot of prenatal vitamins have too high a iron content which contributes to miscarriages. Check the label, make sure the iron does not go over 30mg. Make sure the prenatal vitamins also have folic acid in it. I recommend Spring Valley brand because it has all the right combinations of vitamins needed, where most do not or carry too much. You can't have too much vitamins & you cannot have too less either. Spring Valley Prenatal Brand Vitamins keep this delicate balance.

I am five weeks and my first appointment isn't until my ninth week. I think it depends on when the doctor can fit you in. Although when I called they prescribed a prenatal vitamin right away. They called it in and I picked it up at my pharmacy. Perhaps you should call your doctor and ask about the prenatal vit.

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